In Summer 2023, Oxford English Dictionary introduced a new website. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with it by reviewing OED's Getting Started .

Getting Started

STEP 1

From sfpl.org , click the Research & Learn tab and then select Articles & Databases, or go directly to sfpl.org/databases . It might be helpful to bookmark the link for quicker access to this page in the future.

STEP 2

If you are experiencing a Boundless service problem that is not related to your library card number and PIN/password, please open a Boundless Support Ticket .

What is happening?
SFPL's Axis 360 digital service upgraded to Boundless on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The Boundless mobile app will be available from your device's App Store at that time. See compatible devices . SFPL's Axis 360 website will switch over to the new Boundless digital service.

Get Started

1. Go to Articles & Databases , or click the above icon to go directly into the My China Roots database then skip to Step 4.

2. Filter by Letter "M".

3. Scroll down to My China Roots then click the access link.

4. Log in with your 14-digit card number without spaces or dashes and PIN/password. (Reset PIN/password .)

5. Selecting English or Chinese, type the First Name, Last Name and Place to find ancestry records then click the Search button. You can also by Full Text, Sources or Advanced Search.

If you are experiencing a technical problem (non-Library card issue) with Peterson's Test Prep, please contact Gale Technical Support .

Get Started

1. Go to Peterson's Test Prep , or simply click the link. This link also appears on the eLearning  page under Test Preparation.

2. If you're accessing this resource from outside the Library, log in with your 14-digit card number without spaces or dashes and PIN/password. (Reset PIN/password .)

3. Click the Log In or Sign Up button. (This is located in two areas of the website.)